Inside Cowboys Training Camp: Football Interrupted

While the Cowboys did practice Thursday, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy spent his entire 11-minute press conference addressing the social injustice issues sweeping into sports. Brad and Mickey did find time to squeeze in some north of the border football.

That's it for Inside Cowboys Training Camp, Brad and Mickey during the last show summarize this most unique Cowboys training camp of bubbles, masks and distancing, but also get into football, with their impressions on this offense, defense and special teams.

How life has changed for Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy over the past year, plus Brad and Mickey check out two teammates from the University of Utah right on the bubble of making this Cowboys 53-man roster.

We haven't heard from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in quite some time, but he sure made up for his interview absence, with Brad and Mickey pointing out how much control he will have on the field and how he appreciates holdover OC Kellen Moore.

A rainy Tuesday benefits the newly resodded practice field while Brad and Mickey can't avoid talking some ET, listening to Zeke's scouting report of this team and then provide a few players flying under the radar as training camp comes to a close.

There was good reason why the Cowboys went undercover during Sunday's Cowboys Night at AT&T Stadium, practicing with numberless and nameless jerseys, so Brad and Mickey explain Mike McCarthy's thinking, along with Zack Martin's thoughts on training camp.

Saturday was a players day off in advance of the Cowboys Night session Sunday at AT&T Stadium, with Brad and Mickey getting you primed on what to look for, identifying some of the younger players to keep an eye on.

The Cowboys certainly picked up the tempo for the last early morning practice of training camp, and once again indoors. But Brad and Mickey explain there was a good reason for most of these practices inside Ford Center. Plus great insight from a safety.

With the Cowboys pausing on Wednesday, it's time to take a look at some 'under the radar' guys you need to know about heading toward Sunday's scrimmage at AT&T Stadium, and who has a chance to make the final roster, along with practice squad possibilities.

With Earl Thomas still a hot discussion, Brad and Mickey dive into the details to consider, along with the overall current Cowboys safety situation next to Xavier Woods. They also provide insight into the return of guard Connor Williams.

Brad and Mickey discuss if the Cowboys need Earl Thomas, introduce new kicker Greg Zuerlein and proclaim a potential Dream Line.

On this day of player rest, Brad and Mickey find out what's on head coach Mike McCarthy's mind, and analyze what's impressed them with the Cowboys offense and defense.

With three of the Cowboys top six offensive linemen watching practice, Brad and Mickey sift through the fallout, explain why the Cowboys have faith in their new kicker and are enamored with rookie receiver CeeDee Lamb.

This edition was heavy on defensive end talk, what with the arrivals of two of the league's free-agent premier pass rushers, 2019 Pro Bowler Everson Griffen and 2012 Pro Bowler Aldon Smith, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2015 because of suspensions.

From inside Gerald McCoy's contract leading to his release, to Andy Dalton's thoughts on his new teammates, to Kellen Moore working with new head coach Mike McCarthy and what Michael Gallup thinks of McCarthy saying he has No. 1-receiver talent.

A lot of chatter today, with Mike McCarthy, backup quarterback Andy Dalton explaining his decision to remain home to play for the Cowboys, and the man for all positions, Tyrone Crawford willing to do whatever the Cowboys ask.

While Brad and Mickey should have been talking more about the Cowboys first padded practice of training camp, talk turned to the loss of veteran defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and who might step into his place.

New coach, new message, new jersey color, new player, a healthy Leighton Vander Esch and the new bubble according to DeMarcus Lawrence make for an eclectic show from Brad Sham and Mickey Spagnola.

This has been a long time coming, but the Cowboys finally – finally – had their first practice of training camp for 2020, with Brad and Mickey giving a glimpse and analysis of what took place during Mike McCarthy's first official practice as the Cowboys head coach.

With the Cowboys hitting the field Friday for the first practice of training camp, Brad Sham and Mickey Spagnola break down new protocols for fans expected to attend Cowboys home games and dig into the signing of Everson Griffen.

And so does COO Stephen Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy, as Brad Sham and Mickey Spagnola highlight the important topics during this training camp-opening press conference lasting some 50 minutes, followed by Dak Prescott getting in his first two cents of camp, too.

For the first time in franchise history the Cowboys will conduct their entire training camp at their home facility, The Star, and with so much changing during this coronavirus pandemic, flexibility will be the key word, not only for camp operation but also for player positions.

With the Cowboys ready to ramp up this COVID-19 affected training camp, Brad Sham and Mickey Spagnola are starting their annual daily updates, socially distanced of course, including what this rookie thinks is most important.